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Ingredients
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Lobster
Method
Preparing the Lobster
- 1
Boil the Water
Fill a large pot with water and add the sea salt. Bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat.
- 2
Add the Lobster
Carefully add the live lobsters to the boiling water, ensuring they are fully submerged. Cover the pot with a lid.
- 3
Cook the Lobster
Boil the lobsters for about 8-10 minutes per lobster, or until their shells turn bright red and the meat is opaque. Remove the lobsters from the pot and let them cool slightly.
Preparing the Garlic Butter Sauce
- 4
Melt the Butter
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat.
- 5
Add Garlic
Mince the garlic cloves and add them to the melted butter. Cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- 6
Finish the Sauce
Stir in the lemon juice, chopped fresh parsley, and black pepper. Remove from heat and set aside.
Serving the Lobster
- 7
Plate the Lobster
Using kitchen shears, carefully cut through the lobster shell to expose the meat. Place the lobster halves on serving plates.
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